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Deaths as bomber detonates in Mogadishu mayor's office
MOGADISHU, Somalia - A suicide bomber walked into the office of Mogadishu's mayor and detonated explosives strapped to his waist, killing six people and badly wounding the mayor minutes after a visit ...
Jul 26, 2019
Meek Mill's conviction thrown out, granted new trial
A Pennsylvania appeals court on Wednesday overturned rapper Meek Mill's conviction in a drug and gun case that has kept the rapper on probation for a decade and made him a celebrity crusader for crimi...
Jul 26, 2019
Inclement weather delays Waghorn Street repaving in Blackfalds
Due to recent inclement weather, officials with the Town of Blackfalds say the repaving of Waghorn Street will be delayed until August 22. As a result, road closure barricades will remain in place, so...
Jul 26, 2019
Canada invests $85M into advanced satellites to connect rural, remote regions
OTTAWA - The federal government is spending $85 million to help develop advanced satellite technology with hopes it will one day expand access to affordable, high-speed intern...
Jul 26, 2019
BMW wins skirmish in $175M claim against Autoport over stored cars
TORONTO - BMW Canada has won a skirmish in its quest for $175 million in compensation from storage company Autoport for alleged damage to thousands of imported vehicles. In a ruling, Ontario's Divisio...
Jul 26, 2019
CBSA expands stunt-actor pilot project, warning those hired may get hit
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency says it plans to amend bid documents looking for stunt actors to clarify that they could get punched or kicked during training with new recruits. The agency ...
Jul 26, 2019
Glendale vehicle fire not considered suspicious
Thankfully there were no injuries following a vehicle fire in north Red Deer early Friday morning.That according to Shane Dussault, Fire Safety Codes Officer with Red Deer Emergency Services, who says...
Jul 26, 2019 A mechanical failure led to a vehicle fire on Gilbert Crescent in the Glendale neighbourhood early Friday morning, officials believe. (Colin Lawes)
Lebanese rock band takes centre stage in freedoms debate
BEIRUT - A popular Mideast rock band known for its rousing music and lyrics challenging norms in the conservative Arab world is once again at the centre of a heated debate about freedom of expression ...
Jul 26, 2019
Gulp! Arkansas photographer snaps images of snake eating bug
OZARK, Ark. - An amateur photographer has snapped some startling gone-in-a-gulp images of a venomous snake devouring an unlucky bug at Ozark National Forest in Arkansas. Charlton McDaniel of Fort Smit...
Jul 26, 2019
FC Cincinnati defender Nick Hagglund makes first trip back to Toronto
TORONTO - Nick Hagglund spent five seasons with Toronto FC, won the MLS Cup and became a father here. Traded to his hometown of Cincinnati in January, the 26-year-old defender still has a special plac...
Jul 26, 2019